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The reality is that these surveys matter. Let's face it, as gunowners, the general rule is that the GOP is the best game going. Yes, there are some good, pro-gun Democrats in Pennsylvania, but they are rather isolated and are not the face of their party on the national level.

I've heard some of the social conservatives making noises about sitting out the next election. Okay, so I'm not too sure I'll be completely thrilled with the next Republican Presidential candidate... but "I'm taking my ball and going home" is not a realistic response. It's very rare that there is a perfect choice.

As an aside, there was recent cartoon in National Review. It was a take on the Charlie Brown Halloween special, and it showed Linus in the pumpkin patch on Halloween night. Linus was wearing a shirt that said conservatives, and his eyes were open wide as if he had just been surprised. The caption said, "and Linus realized that the Great Pumpkin was not going to appear in the pumpkin patch and give him another Ronald Reagan..."

I got a little far afield on this one, but it was basically to make the point that the Republicans (for the most part) identify with our issues.